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Tropical Costa Rica (San Jose to Guanacaste) (2024)

9 days
From San Jose to Guanacaste National Park
4.6
269 traveler reviews

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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 44
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    San Jose

    Accommodation
    Hotel (DoubleTree by Hilton Cariari)
    Landmarks
    San Jose
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  2. Day 2

    San Jose to Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of local coffee plantation
    • Cultural experience with Costa Rican culture
    Landmarks
    Arenal Volcano
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided Cano Negro riverboat trip in covered canoe (panga)
    Landmarks
    Cano Negro
  4. Day 4

    Arenal

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Farm-to-table lunch), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mountain Paradise Resort & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of family-owned farm with gardens
    • Exotic fruit tasting
    • Traditional sugar cane processing experience
    • Culinary demonstration
    • Farm-to-table lunch
  5. Day 5

    Arenal to Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise on Lake Arenal
    • Nature walk through Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Landmarks
    Lake Arenal
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Monteverde

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (El Establo Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to one of the world's largest butterfly gardens

    Optional Activities

    • Leisurely paced Hanging Bridges walking tour
    • Exhilarating canopy zip line tour (one of the longest in Costa Rica)
    • Second activity as an add-on option
    Landmarks
    Monteverde Cloud Forest
  7. Day 7

    Monteverde to Guanacaste

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo)
    Landmarks
    Guanacaste
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  8. Day 8

    Guanacaste

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner with Costa Rican sunset views)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Playa Carrillo)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to beach town of Samara

    Optional Activities

    • Explore nearby beaches
    • Relax by the resort pool
    Landmarks
    Samara
  9. Day 9

    Departure

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4.6
Overall rating based on 269 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    4.5
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    4.8
  • Accommodation
    4.4
  • Food
    5.0
  • 4.6

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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    There were too many wonderful experiences and places to single out any one. The whole trip was incredible. I'd...
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    4.5
    Kyacking on the Ora River
    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    I don't think we would have seen as much of costa Rica as we did if we had not taken this tour, it fun to meet new...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    enjoyed everything about our trip. Hotels, guide, bus driver, food, a great way to celebrate our 50th wedding...
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    5
    I was very happy with our tour. Our tour manager was very knowledgeable about the areas we went to and was very fun....
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  • A
    November 7th, 2025
    3.5
    Disappointing. Too much free time with only one optional excursion. Being a party of 3 it was difficult to socialize...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    Extremely knowledgeable regarding flora, fauna, history and culture of CR. English is excellent. Very friendly and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    The tour was well planned. Our guide was extraordinary. The only downside was arriving in San Jose late at night and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
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  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    It was our first trip to Costa Rica and it was incredible. The hotels were amazing. The visits to the volcano area,...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Collette
  • A
    June 5th, 2025
    5
    I loved the trip. Maybe a little too much riding in the bus. However, the tour guide, Carlos Calvo, was excellent and...
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    Traveled in December 2024
    Review collected by Collette

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    Asked on October 5th, 2025

    How many people on the bus?

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten October 2025

      Our records show for are Tropical Costa Rica tour the average tour size is 40-44 people, please let us know if you have any other questions.

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      on Collette's flagship tours, you travel with an average of 37 people (maximum of 44).

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    Asked on October 2nd, 2024

    What is the airport in Guanacaste to return home on March 9?

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    • ColletteOperatorWritten October 2024

      Return airport is Liberia (LIR), officially called Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport. The tour does not go back to San Jose, so you will depart from Liberia airport.

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    Shirley

    Asked on October 19th, 2023

    What will be he charges for two children Age 4 and 2.

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      Our minimum age is 5 years old at the time of travel.

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      I would like to do you charge for children 1 and three year old. If you do how much?

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